HALF DAY TOUR: loch Ness, Coo's, Whisky, Battlefields & Stones,from INVERNESS

Itinerary
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Pass By: Inverness Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew, Ardross St, Inverness IV3 5NN, UK

St Andrews Cathedral
The tour starts in inverness we drive past the St. Andrew’s Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral church dating back to 1869 located near the centre of the city. The Anglican Cathedral is the most northerly in the UK, and is an excellent example of local architecture and the Gothic style. Take some time to admire the beautiful stained glass windows and intricately carved stonework.
and then on to the Ness Islands


Pass By: Ness Islands, Great Glen Way, Inverness IV63 6TU Scotland

The River Ness is the river that runs from the northern end of Loch Ness, through Loch Dochfour and through the heart of the City of Inverness – in fact the river is where Inverness gets it’s name, not from the famous Loch Ness as many think, but from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”.

According to the legend the first-ever claimed sighting of the Loch Ness monster wasn’t in Loch Ness, but the River Ness; when Saint Columba is said to have banished a “water monster” back into the river after it tried to attack one of his disciples who was swimming across.

The river is a draw to visitors – many buildings sit attractively on its banks, including St. Andrew’s Cathedral (Inverness Cathedral), Eden Court Theatre and a number of popular restaurants and hotels. Nature-lovers should keep an eye out for common and grey seals, a number of bat species, and birds such as dippers, goosander and the occasional osprey.
and then on to loch ness

Stop At: Loch Ness Region, Loch Ness Region, Scottish Highlands, Scotland

Inverness to Loch Ness
From your NESS ISLANDS in Inverness we will travel towards Loch Ness, with plenty of opportunities for photos at some of the most beautiful vantage points the loch has to offer on our Loch Ness tour from Inverness.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Urquhart Castle, A82, Drumnadrochit IV63 6XJ Scotland

Urquhart Castle and onwards to Beauly Priory
From there we move towards the famous Urquhart Castle and its visitor centre. The castle is a truly romantic ruin, perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the loch, and surrounded on all sides by waters over 600-feet deep, where the legendary Loch Ness Monster is said to make her home. Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Glen Distillery, Loch Ness Centre Drumnadrochit, Inverness IV63 6TU Scotland

FROM GRAIN TO GLASS
A true product of its place of birth, Great Glen balances the sweet herbal honeysuckle notes of Scottish heather with the subtle tartness of Red Sorrel and the aromatic pine tones of Frankincense. Elevated by the purity of our own base spirit, this complex and rewarding gin has deep, lasting flavours that stay with you like the tales that transcend generations. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and start your own story.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Beauly Priory, Beauly IV4 7DY Beauly IV4, Beauly Scotland

Take your time wandering the historic ruins and learn more about its amazing history, before the tour picks up again, this time towards Beauly Priory, a beautiful ancient monastery that now lies in ruins but retains an air of reverence and mystery.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Singleton Distillery, Glen Ord Distillery Inverness, Muir of Ord IV6 7UJ Scotland

The Singleton of Glen Ord is a whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands and is the only remaining single malt scotch whisky distillery on the Black Isle. They produce a 12 year old, 15 year old and 18 year old single malt that's available for export only to Southeast Asia.
Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and we take the short tour of the Exhibition Centre, where can buy a dram or two, to warm you up on a cold day

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Culloden Moor IV2 5EU Scotland

Culloden Battlefield ; PLEASE NOTE THE VISITOR CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY , IN THE WINTER SEASON ,BUT WE ARE STILL ABLE TO TAKE A WALK ON THE BATTLEFIELD AS NORMAL
Culloden famously played host to the bloody Battle of Culloden, the outcome of which had ramifications far outside the local area and is intensively documented at the visitor centre. Get up close and personal with the history of the battle with artefacts, re-enactments and talks by local historians, before heading the short distance to Clava Cairns, an ancient bronze-age cemetery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava, IV2 5EU Scotland

Clava Cairns
This deeply sacred place within the landscape of the Highlands is steeped in history, with the first usage of the site thought to date back over 4000 years. Set within a beautiful forested area, there is evidence that ancient peoples returned here again and again; there are even the ruins of a medieval chapel here. The Clava Cairns serves as the inspiration for the fictitious Craigh na Dun standing stones in the book and TV series Outlander, in fact, the famous “cleft stone” that transports the main character Claire back in time . AND BACK TO INVERNESS

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Robertson’s Farm Shop Beauly, 11/13 Tomich, Beauly IV4 7AS Scotland

Highland Cows, goats and Alpacas can be seen here
The farm shop is packed with a wide range of treats to tempt all tastes as well as gifts and goodies for all the family! Open all year

Duration: 20 minutes

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Snacks

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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